Missing shingle repair in White Marsh
After about a week of rain, an older homeowner noticed a leak. I went over, climbed the roof, and found a few missing shingle tabs. That was the path for the water. The rest of the roof still had life left, so we replaced the missing tabs, he shook my hand, and I went on to the next job.
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The problem
After about a week of rain, an older homeowner noticed a leak. Water was getting in. The question was simple: is this a full roof, or a repair?
What I found
On the roof, a few shingle tabs were missing. That left a path for water. The rest of the roof still had life left.
The fix
We replaced the missing tabs and checked the area around them. Handshake, then on to the next job. No full tear-off.
Watch this repair
The full step-by-step how-to is also on YouTube: DIY Shingle Repair in Baltimore.
What this means if you see the same thing
A leak after heavy rain often points to a small open spot, like missing tabs, a bad boot, or flashing, not a whole new roof. Stay off the roof. Take a few pictures from the ground. Text the pictures and your address.
Missing shingle questions
Can missing shingle tabs cause a leak after a week of rain?
Yes. Missing tabs leave open nail lines and edges where water gets under the course. A small repair often stops it when the rest of the roof is sound.
Does a leak after rain mean the whole roof has to go?
Not always. If the rest of the roof still has life left, replacing the bad tabs or flashing is the usual first step.
What should a homeowner do first?
Stay off the roof, take pictures from the ground, check for active dripping, and text the pictures and address so we know what to look for.
